By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: DWTC Hospitality, the award-winning catering division of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC),and Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC),have announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that brings together two of the region’s leading forces in event catering and hospitality services. By combining their respective capabilities, the partnership aims to transform the event catering and hospitality …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Airports, the operator of the busiest international airport, has enlisted Paralympian Jessica Smith, disability rights expert Fatma Al Jassim, and the advocacy foundation, Team AngelWolf as strategic advisors. This move is a major step toward making Dubai International (DXB) the world’s most accessible and inclusive airport. The new advisors will leverage their expertise and advocacy …

MONTRIAL: The International Air Transport Association (IATA), together with carbon market stakeholders, is calling on governments worldwide to urgently address the extremely limited supply of carbon credits available for airlines to fulfill their obligations under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). Specifically, the signatories call on governments to issue Letters of Authorization (LoAs) which enable the release of …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways today celebrated its inaugural flight to Peshawar (PEW), expanding its network in Pakistan and providing convenient access for travellers from Pakistan to the UAE, GCC and across Etihad’s wider network. The new direct service connects Abu Dhabi to Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, a city renowned for its rich history, cultural heritage, …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways has launched its game-changing new A321LR aircraft on all flights to and from Kolkata, bringing a refined luxury experience to the popular Indian route. The sold-out inaugural flight, EY222, touched down at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU), Kolkata, India at 8.35pm on 24 September. All of Etihad’s eight return flights per week between …

Web Dessk DUBAI: 25 years of innovation, excellence and redefining the loyalty experience for more than 37 million members worldwide. Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, is celebrating its Silver Jubilee by giving back to its members with 25 days of prestigious prizes from 25 September – 20 October. From bonus Miles, surprise activities, to a …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: House of Polani had the pleasure of hosting a dinner in honor of the newly appointed Consul General of Germany, H.E. Thomas E. Schultze, at Izakaya, DHA. The evening was graced by the presence of Deputy Consul General of Germany Andreas Wegner, as well as the Consul Generals of Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Qatar, and Morocco,Yemen. …

News Desk HYDERABAD: Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi and the Culture Department Government of Sindh jointly organized a 13-day Hyderabad Theatre Festival 2025, inaugurated with great festivity at the Sindh Museum, Hyderabad. The festival was formally opened by President Arts Council Karachi, Mohammad Ahmed Shah and the Deputy Commissioner of Hyderabad, Zain-ul-Abideen Memon. The inaugural ceremony was attended by DG …

Web Desk DUBAI: Following the success of last year’s event, Dubai Duty Free participated in the Ru’ya Careers 2025, the UAE’s leading career fair for Emirati nationals, reaffirming its commitment to attracting and nurturing top talent in the UAE. The event, which spanned three days from 23rd – 25th September and was held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, saw …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free has once again cemented its position as a leader in the retail sector by winning the prestigious ‘Retail Company of the Year’ award at the Gulf Business Awards held last night at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi. This marks the sixth time the airport retailer has received the accolade. Hosted annually by Motivate …